Chapter 17 of Rival ocean divers is here in full — 111 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 17 of Rival ocean divers is here in full — 111 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A DASH FOR A ROWBOAT The _Raven_ and not the _Swallow_ was in sight! The several members of the party looked at each other questioningly. What was to be done now? "I'm sure I'm not going to ask Lemuel Hankers for help," said Dave, decidedly. "I'd rather put up with the savages."
Chapter 17 of Rival ocean divers is here in full — 111 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/22 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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run or move very quickly or hastily
From this reading “A DASH FOR A ROWBOAT The _Raven_ and not the _Swallow_ was in sight!”
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading “"I'm sure I'm not going to ask Lemuel Hankers for help," said Dave, decidedly.”
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading “The several members of the party looked at each other questioningly.”
an organization to gain political power
From this reading “The several members of the party looked at each other questioningly.”
obtain or seize by violence
a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled
From this reading “A DASH FOR A ROWBOAT The _Raven_ and not the _Swallow_ was in sight!”
plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people
From this reading “"I'd rather put up with the savages."”
pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
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take into consideration for exemplifying purposes
In this reading “The several members of the party looked at each other questioningly.”
In this reading “The several members of the party looked at each other questioningly.”
place so as to be noticed
In this reading “"I'd rather put up with the savages."”
In this reading “A DASH FOR A ROWBOAT The _Raven_ and not the _Swallow_ was in sight!”
at or within a reasonable distance for seeing
In this reading “A DASH FOR A ROWBOAT The _Raven_ and not the _Swallow_ was in sight!”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DASH FOR A ROWBOAT The _Raven_ and not the _Swallow_ was in sight!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A DASH FOR A ROWBOAT The _Raven_ and not the _Swallow_ was in sight!
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "I'm sure I'm not going to ask Lemuel Hankers for help," said Dave, decidedly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The several members of the party looked at each other questioningly.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading What was to be done now?
run or move very quickly or hastily
From this reading A DASH FOR A ROWBOAT The _Raven_ and not the _Swallow_ was in sight!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'm sure I'm not going to ask Lemuel Hankers for help," said Dave, decidedly.
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading "I'm sure I'm not going to ask Lemuel Hankers for help," said Dave, decidedly.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading What was to be done now?
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The several members of the party looked at each other questioningly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A DASH FOR A ROWBOAT The _Raven_ and not the _Swallow_ was in sight!
the act of departing
From this reading "I'm sure I'm not going to ask Lemuel Hankers for help," said Dave, decidedly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'm sure I'm not going to ask Lemuel Hankers for help," said Dave, decidedly.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "I'm sure I'm not going to ask Lemuel Hankers for help," said Dave, decidedly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'd rather put up with the savages."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'm sure I'm not going to ask Lemuel Hankers for help," said Dave, decidedly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A DASH FOR A ROWBOAT The _Raven_ and not the _Swallow_ was in sight!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'm sure I'm not going to ask Lemuel Hankers for help," said Dave, decidedly.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The several members of the party looked at each other questioningly.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The several members of the party looked at each other questioningly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A DASH FOR A ROWBOAT The _Raven_ and not the _Swallow_ was in sight!
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading What was to be done now?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The several members of the party looked at each other questioningly.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The several members of the party looked at each other questioningly.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The several members of the party looked at each other questioningly.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "I'd rather put up with the savages."
in a curious and questioning manner
From this reading The several members of the party looked at each other questioningly.
on the contrary
From this reading "I'd rather put up with the savages."
obtain or seize by violence
From this reading A DASH FOR A ROWBOAT The _Raven_ and not the _Swallow_ was in sight!
a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled
From this reading A DASH FOR A ROWBOAT The _Raven_ and not the _Swallow_ was in sight!
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I'm sure I'm not going to ask Lemuel Hankers for help," said Dave, decidedly.
plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people
From this reading "I'd rather put up with the savages."
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The several members of the party looked at each other questioningly.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading A DASH FOR A ROWBOAT The _Raven_ and not the _Swallow_ was in sight!
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "I'm sure I'm not going to ask Lemuel Hankers for help," said Dave, decidedly.
pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading A DASH FOR A ROWBOAT The _Raven_ and not the _Swallow_ was in sight!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A DASH FOR A ROWBOAT The _Raven_ and not the _Swallow_ was in sight!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading What was to be done now?
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "I'd rather put up with the savages."
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A DASH FOR A ROWBOAT The _Raven_ and not the _Swallow_ was in sight!
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What was to be done now?
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I'd rather put up with the savages."
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